“View From An Open Window” is an artwork created by Raoul Dufy around 1910. The piece belongs to the Fauvism art movement and depicts a cityscape.
The artwork presents a dynamic and vibrant scene as viewed from within an interior space, looking through an open window. On the left side, the exterior landscape is characterized by bold and energetic brushstrokes, showcasing a village with clustered houses, greenery, and winding pathways. The vivid and contrasting colors – such as reds, yellows, and greens – along with strong lines and varied textures, bring a lively and expressive quality to the scene outside. The right side of the artwork features an interior glimpse of a room, with a table set against a vividly patterned backdrop, complete with objects like a fruit bowl, showcasing the artist’s skillful play with color and form. The sharp contrast between the dark, moody colors of the interior, and the warm, sunlit atmosphere of the exterior, emphasizes the energy and emotive force typical of the Fauvist style.
